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Re: slight
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Date: 
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 02:43:45 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Koudys writes:

The other side (anyway, my side) has been to state time and time again, that
science is wonderful for what it does, but cannot encompass *everything*, as
shown by, imho, the impeccable logic presented--there are concepts and
ideals that exist outside science and not once has *that* issue been
properly dealt with.  The discussion string comes to a halt and a new easier
target coems up (a la morality).

OK David, I wasn't trying to wriggle away from your point.  And maybe I'm just
slow, but I really don't get the impeccable logic that you're presenting.
Let's focus on this one really small idea for a bit.  What is it that to your
way of thinking is outside the realm of scientific inquiry, that I (or others)
have been ignoring?

Do you agree that the scientific method is a good tool for investigating
_anything_ that can be perceived?  That would be my assertion.

Chris



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